YouTuber Grace Victory is ‘currently stable’ after being placed in a coma with Covid the day after she gave birth to a baby boy.
The British social media star, 30, from High Wycome, caught the virus two weeks ago while pregnant with her first child, but her condition quickly deteriorated.
Days ago, her family revealed that doctors induced her on Christmas Eve, before she was placed in a coma on Christmas Day as she continues to battle the virus.
Last night, they shared a further statement with her 224k followers on Instagram, writing: ‘Update, Grace is currently stable and responding well to treatment.’
YouTube star Grace Victory, 30, from High Wycome, is ‘currently stable’ after being placed in a coma with Covid the day after she gave birth to a baby boy
They continued: ‘We as a family are truly overwhelmed by the amount of Love and well wishes sent to our Grace and we want to thank each and everyone of you for casting a light of hope our way.
‘Please still keep Grace in your thoughts and prayers.’
Signing the post off ‘Family and bubba’, they wrote: ‘Let’s get her home.’
Grace won fans with her candid videos addressing tough topics such as eating disorders and mental health.
The family of the social media star said she is ‘responding well to treatment’ after the new mother was placed in an induced coma one day after giving birth to her son
She developed mild symptoms weeks ago, but her condition started to deteriorate
Doctors decided the baby, which was not due until February, should be induced on Christmas Eve.
The baby was born healthy but a day later Grace was taking into intensive care after developing breathing problems.
The YouTuber was then placed in an induced coma as she continues to battle the virus.
On Monday, Grace’s family revealed the YouTuber was in hospital as she continues to battle Covid-19
A post on her Instagram page on Monday read: ‘As you guys know, Grace gave birth on Christmas Eve to a beautiful baby boy, who is currently doing so well, he’s incredible.
‘We love him so much. Grace developed Covid-19 two weeks ago and although her symptoms were mild at first, they worsened as the days went on.
‘Which meant they had to deliver the baby as soon as possible, as she was just too unwell to carry on with the pregnancy.
‘Grace was admitted into intensive care on Christmas Day due to issues with her breathing & therefore they had to make the decision of placing her into an induced coma, to give her body the rest it needs, in order to recover.’
Doctors decided the baby, which was not due until February, should be induced on Christmas Eve
A message posted on Grace’s Instagram page on Monday told her followers she was in a stable condition
The message ended: ‘She’s currently stable but please keep her in your thoughts & prayers.
‘We Love her so, so much and we know she’ll come out of this stronger than ever. She has dedicated her whole career to healing people, we now ask that you pray, to heal her.’
The message was signed: ‘Grace’s Family & bubba x.’
The YouTuber, pictured with boyfriend Lee, has since been placed in an induced coma as she continues to battle the virus
Other social media stars were quick to rally around the YouTuber, with many sending their best wishes for a quick recovery.
Little Mix star Leigh-Anne Pinnock wrote: ‘Sending you so much love to you all.’
Meanwhile Geordie Shore’s Holly Hagan said: ‘Sending so much love to you all.’
The 30-year-old won fans with her candid videos addressing tough topics such as eating disorders and mental health